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Uriah vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Uriah Rank #655
Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #655 for Uriah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriah or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Wilson mean?

Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Uriah and Wilson boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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